Chocolatey Alternatives

Chocolatey is described as 'NuGet is a Machine Package Manager, somewhat like apt-get, but built with Windows in mind. It is built on top of NuGet command line and the NuGet infrastructure' and is a very popular Package Manager in the os & utilities category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Chocolatey for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Online / Web-based and BSD. The best alternative is scoop, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Chocolatey are Ninite, Homebrew, Patch My PC and SUMo.

Chocolatey alternatives are mainly Package Managers but may also be Software Installers or Software Updaters. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Chocolatey.

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Freemium • Open Source
Package Manager
Windows

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scoop
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Free • Open Source
Software Installer
Package Manager
Windows
28 alternatives to scoop
A command-line installer for Windows.
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scoop Features
1. Command line interfacescoop either have CLI support or is a CLI-only app.
2. Portablescoop can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
3. Lightweightscoop consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
scoop vs Chocolatey
Almost everyone thinks scoop is a great alternative to Chocolatey.
cpriest
Scoop is so clean and effective compared to Chocolatey. It's absurdly fast and updated constantly.
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Guest
Minimal overhead and maintenance for developers, and is not tied to NuGet.
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Guest
Well, it as better than chocolatey
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Ninite
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Freemium • Proprietary
Software Installer
Software Updater
Windows
76 alternatives to Ninite
Ninite is the easiest way to install software. Pick the apps you want, and the Ninite installer will download and install all of your selected apps at once, automatically. It is 100% hands-free; Ninite automatically rejects browser toolbars and other prepackaged junk.

Ninite has no features, suggest some!

Ninite vs Chocolatey
Some users think Ninite is a great alternative to Chocolatey, some don't.
Guest
Not a cli tool Does not serve packages but checks for updates from some softwares Not Open Source Very limited list of softwares available
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Guest
It provided a way to install programs.
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Homebrew
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Free • Open Source
Package Manager
Software Installer
Mac
Linux
43 alternatives to Homebrew
Homebrew is the easiest and most flexible way to install the UNIX tools Apple didn’t include with macOS. Also available for Linux.
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Homebrew Features
1. Command line interfaceHomebrew either have CLI support or is a CLI-only app.
2. Ad-freeHomebrew doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
Package Installing
Ruby
Homebrew vs Chocolatey
Most users think Homebrew is a great alternative to Chocolatey.
Patch My PC
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Free Personal • Proprietary
Software Updater
Windows
74 alternatives to Patch My PC
Patch My PC is a small portable application that updates third party applications and Windows updates. It’s critical to keep software up to date to ensure vulnerabilities are patched. There are currently almost 100 third-party applications that Patch My PC can silently update...
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Patch My PC Features
1. PortablePatch My PC can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
2. LightweightPatch My PC consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
Auto Update
SUMo
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Freemium • Proprietary
Software Updater
Windows
32 alternatives to SUMo
SUMo stands for Software Update Monitor. Thanks to SUMo you'll be able to keep your PC up-to-date by using the most recent version of your favorite software !.
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SUMo Features
1. LightweightSUMo consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
2. PortableSUMo can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Reliable update information
Clean design
Update Notifier
Multiple languages
Freeform notes
Synaptic
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Free • Open Source
Package Manager
Software Installer
Software Updater
Linux
Debian
Xfce
47 alternatives to Synaptic
Synaptic is a graphical package management program for apt. It provides the same features as the apt-get command line utility with a GUI front-end based on Gtk+.
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Synaptic Features
1. Ad-freeSynaptic doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
2. Privacy focusedSynaptic is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
PPA
Integrated Search
Filter search results
Synaptic vs Chocolatey
Some users think Synaptic is a great alternative to Chocolatey, some don't.
FileHippo
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Free • Proprietary
Software Download Service
App Discovery Service
Software Updater
Online
84 alternatives to FileHippo
FileHippo provides a simplest method of downloading the newest versions of the best software - without the usual excessive popups or spyware and without the low quality software.
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FileHippo Features
Categories
Download old versions
SAAS Metrics
Windows Package Manager CLI
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Free • Open Source
Software Installer
Package Manager
Software Updater
Windows
9 alternatives to Windows Package Manager CLI
Microsoft's open-source CLI packager manager for Windows.
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Windows Package Manager CLI Features
1. Command line interfaceWindows Package Manager CLI either have CLI support or is a CLI-only app.
Package Installing
Windows Package Manager CLI vs Chocolatey
pros, cons and recent comments
Ola
It's pretty simple although it lacks some features.
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pacman (package manager)
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Free • Open Source
Package Manager
Linux
Arch Linux
29 alternatives to pacman (package manager)
The pacman package manager is one of the major distinguishing features of Arch Linux . It combines a simple binary package format with an easy-to-use build system. The goal of pacman is to make it possible to easily manage packages, whether...
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pacman (package manager) Features
Software Management
Add a screenshot
Npackd
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Free • Open Source
Software Installer
Package Manager
Windows
43 alternatives to Npackd
Npackd (pronounced "unpacked") is an application store/package manager/marketplace for applications for Windows. It helps you to find and install software, keep your system up-to-date and uninstall it if no longer necessary.

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